Litigator Gregory Doll quickly finds the crux of business disputes and steers clients through litigation to reduce the disruption, distraction and negative impact on reputations, budgets and operations. Greg represents and advises headline makers, professional athletes, executives, technology market leaders and other California enterprises in protecting their interests, brands and business advantage.
In the entertainment industry, Greg provides litigation counsel to talent agencies, studios and production companies. He draws from decades of trial victories, arbitration awards and discreet settlements in entertainment business disputes. He regularly advises on fights over commissions, contractual and administrative issues, and other business concerns. He structures efficient yet creative solutions to end conflict, without imploding valuable industry relationships.
Greg’s extensive work with copyright and trademark protections adds value to clients whose brand assets, trade secrets and intellectual property are vital and need protection from infringement, misuse and other violations.
Global technology platforms, retailers, and major corporations with California operations also rely on his trial record and business-focused case management. Greg deploys custom playbooks and strategies for large litigation portfolios that support corporate legal teams and C-suite goals.
One notable niche practice is regulatory compliance with California’s Proposition 65 warning requirements. Greg advises major online retailers and others needing effective and cost efficient regulatory guidance and defenses against alleged violations of these California consumer statutes.
After more than 25 years of practicing in Southern California, Greg is proud of his reputation as a “litigator who can resolve anything.” He credits his professionalism and respect for judges, juries and colleagues in building relationships that ease the settlement of clients’ contentious issues.
Greg is a Fellow of the Ligation Counsel of America and graduated from USC Gould School of Law, where he was editor of the Southern California Law Review. A former professional drummer, Greg is a longtime supporter of the performance-driven nonprofit group Law Rocks, where he combines his interests in music, philanthropy and the legal profession. Additionally, he is asked by media platforms for legal insights on litigation in Hollywood and prominent entertainment-related matters.
Representative Matters
- Talent Agency Business Lawsuits
Settle, negotiate and resolve business disputes over commissions, contracts, business agreements and other commercial challenges for talent agencies. - Verdict Gives NBA Athletes the Win
Secured defense verdict after a week-long federal jury trial in Los Angeles on behalf of former NBA players sued for breach of contract and fraud. - Celebrity Business Partnership Divorce
Negotiated a favorable plaintiff settlement six days into a ten-day state jury trial in Los Angeles involving a highly publicized celebrity partnership dissolution. - Trade Secret Theft Halted
Secured a plaintiff verdict after a two-week state jury trial in Santa Monica on behalf of a corporation suing former employees for theft of trade secrets. - Trial Victory on Tech Contract Claims
Achieved a plaintiff and cross-defendant verdict after a seven-day jury trial in San Bernardino on behalf of a technology corporation in a case involving contract and tort claims. - Acquittal for Executive Facing Prison
Won acquittal for executive facing 30 years in prison after three-week federal white-collar jury trial in Los Angeles; Daily Journal called it a “stunning” verdict. - Employee Fraud Claims Settled in Abirritation
Obtained claimant arbitration award after a week-long evidentiary hearing in San Francisco on behalf of a public company suing former employees for embezzlement. - Private Equity Arbitration Victory
Represented a private equity company and its principals sued for breach of promissory note and foreclosure on real and personal property, securing a favorable arbitration award after lengthy evidentiary hearing. - Class Action Defeated for Pharma Company
Achieved individual summary judgment and denial of class certification on behalf of international pharmaceutical company in putative CLRA/17200 class action.
Practice Areas
- Class action defense
- Contract and judgment enforcement
- Commercial litigation
- Employment litigation
- Entertainment litigation
- Healthcare litigation
- Intellectual Property litigation
- Pre-litigation counseling
- Proposition 65 defense
Education
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D., 1997; Southern California Law Review Editor, Order of the Coif
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Experience
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Browne & Woods LLP
Recognitions
- Chambers California Spotlight for 2025
- Los Angeles Business Journal, Top Law Firm for 2025
- Lawdragon, Leading Global IP Lawyer
- Daily Journal, Top 20 Boutique Law Firm of 2020, 2024, and 2025
- Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
- Super Lawyers – 2006-present; “Top 100” List
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